Vienna Kriekard: Entrepreneur, Marketing Communication student, Artist and Advocate for Sustainability. in Wilmington, NC

-Advocate for Ocean conservation, spreading awareness on the importance of ocean preservation and restoration methods through word of mouth and social media presence. Gained a following using promoted and organic Social Media posts to back my purpose. -Cleared coral reefs in Hawaiʼi from fishing-line pollution through freediving -Hosted Beach Cleanups with 40+ participants and cleared the beach of 80% of its debris. -Created a Raffle that helped to raise $300 in funds for the Coral Reef Restoration Foundation. -Collaborated with local organizations and Freediving instructors to help further spread education and awareness through various channels Visit @oshana.life on instagram to see more

As a manager at surf city surf shop, I led daily operations focusing on team leadership, customer experience, visual merchandising, and security awareness. I designed seasonal displays, maintained inventory accuracy, and prioritized a smooth, surf-inspired experience. My goal here was to grow as a leader and learn how to effectively direct a team.

Learned strategies for growth marketing by engaging in daily challenges to help bring new users into the Flaire community.

On the side of my professional responsibilities, I conceptualize, plan and execute these projects to fulfill my creative aspirations and do something that makes me and others happy. This is simply my way of giving, it’s not about monetizing my art.

On the side of my professional responsibilities, I conceptualize, plan and execute these projects to fulfill my creative aspirations and do something that makes me and others happy. This is simply my way of giving, it’s not about monetizing my art.

I started gaining interest in photography from traveling with my parents. I began working on various jobs for my father who is a graphic designer which is where my freelancing began. I have since done various projects for innovation fairs, graduations, business headshots, architecture projects, weddings, maternity shoots.. etc.

I started gaining interest in photography from traveling with my parents. I began working on various jobs for my father who is a graphic designer which is where my freelancing began. I have since done various projects for innovation fairs, graduations, business headshots, architecture projects, weddings, maternity shoots.. etc.

At Muse boutique, I got to be apart of the startup process for this stores opening where I helped curate posts and gain customer engagement. my responsibilities included visual merchandising, social media management and running the store on my own for some time.

Worked at a very busy cafe in Vero Beach where I gained good experience for working hard and doing things well no matter what your position may be. Helped in occasional food prep but mostly was in charge of restocking the kitchen and cleaning.

At La Tabla I worked together with two other women running a small kitchen where I made juices, smoothies and ran the dishes for a few months before I moved out of town.

Aimed to create an online presence through Meta for a small CPG sunscreen company. I wrote and scheduled posts, shot product photography, made videos and designed digital posters all utilizing the Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop.

Here I was responsible for fulfilling customer’s needs while maintaining my own responsibilities as an employee where needed, specifically specializing in board sales and surf related suggestions/support.

My first job was as a dishwasher at a vegan bar where I cleaned kombucha kegs, glasses and bowls. Here I worked my way up to doing various other tasks along with dishes, such as taking customers orders, making salads and smoothies, and prepping ingredients for other staff members.